Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

Most Accessed Articles: May 2024

Angewandte Chemie 25/2024: Stable and Active
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Cross-Linking Graphene Nanolayers with Rotaxanes
Mechanical bonds used to develop a stretchable and tough graphene film

Chemistry of Fussballliebe, the Official Match Ball for UEFA EURO 2024
The 2024 soccer ball is called FUSSBALLLIEBE, which means "love of soccer," and it brings a lot of chemistry to the game

Luisa De Cola Awarded 2024 Centenary Prize for Chemistry and Communication
Her groundbreaking research on creating photophysically active materials and nanostructures for healthcare applications and her communication skills honored

Tuning Linkers in Fluorescent Molecules for Improved Organic LEDs
Twisted linkers can enhance acceptor aggregation and promote charge transport between molecules

Self-Extinguishing Quasi-Solid Polymer Electrolyte
Low-cost flame-retardant additive improves the safety of polyethylene oxide-based solid polymer electrolytes in lithium-metal batteries

A Multifunctional Overcrowded Alkene-Based Molecular Motor
Distinct dynamic properties in solution and aggregate states

A Water-Processable n-Type Conjugated Polymer
Stable polymer with high electrical conductivity

Pulp-Based Low-Density Material to Replace Polymeric Foams
RISE and Apple are developing a new bio-based packaging material